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Monday, November 4, 2013

My Favorite Lip Glosses Review and Swatches

Hi there. Are you enjoying all the beautiful color of Fall?

I have pretty chronic dry lips and the cooler, dryer air just make it more of a challenge. Hence, I naturally gravitate toward lip glosses. Today, I just want to share with you my favorite that I am currently using. Lets start with Korres, they are my favorite brand when it comes to natural lip products.

(L to R) Pomegranate, Quince, Raspberry, Light Purple.

Korres Lip Butter Glaze in Pomegranate: The lip butter glaze texture is thinner than their original lip butter (the one in the pot) hence slightly less moisturizing, but is still more hydrating than most lipglosses out there. I prefer the lip glaze because it is easier to apply and more hygienic. Pomegrante is a true coral.

Korres Lip Butter Glaze in Quince: Quince is a warm red; a very wearable red for those who are timid.

Korres Lip Butter Glaze in Raspberry: It has more red and brown than purple, like a deep burgundy. Perfect shade for Fall.

Korres Cherry Lipgloss in Light Purple: I so adore this color, it is a very wearable purple. It does not make you look dead or clash too much against my warm skin. It is actually a very pretty, semi sheer pinkish lavender. (Lip Swatch)

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Tokyo: Remember how I said I battle with dry lips? This one will accentuate any dry flakes. Aside from that, it is still one of my favorite for it pigmentation and shade. Tokyo is an opaque neutral baby pink that does not clash against warm skin tone, it actually brighten my face.

BareMineral in Wild Honey: Wild Honey is a beige with warm golden sheen. It is pretty on it own but when you pair it with another lipstick...wow! It makes everything look so much better especially those unimpressive lip color. My favorite pairing is with a warm red lipstick or to tone down a too cool tone lipstick. (Swatch of Wild Honey layer over MAC Sheen Supreme in Full Speed)

Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss in Peony: Peony is a sheer peach with micro gold glitter. It is easy to wear, great for everyday, goes with almost anything.

BareEscentual Buxom in Bambi: I love Bambi not only because it is a beautiful true, bright coral but it is also very pigmented and long lasting for a lipgloss. However, if you are strictly against sticky lipgloss then you might find it sticky. Personally I don't mind because it is what make it long lasting.

Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Lust: Lust is like the most beautiful dark red. When you apply it, there is a tiny hint of raspberry and gold shimmer. Unfortunately I think this is a limited edition color but I have seen it on ebay.

Phew, there you have it, all my favorite at the moment and most of them are great color all year around.